Grant Rix

Grant Rix has been studying and practising meditation all of his adult life. He has a sound understanding of the methods common to Buddha Dharma as well as modern approaches to mindfulness practice and research. Grant began teaching meditation in 2005 at the suggestion of his principal teacher Tarchin Hearn, and in the spirit of natural awakening, is interested in the many ways that the wisdom innate to all of us flows forth from each person given the right causes and conditions. Grant’s aspiration is to help facilitate such an environment when he teaches.

Welcome to the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre. The Wangapeka is a purpose built retreat centre, with fresh clean air and beautiful vistas. It is very quiet and ideal for respite, stress relief and deep meditation. We have a meditation hall, solo retreat huts, a main hall for dining and community, and a fully catered kitchen and an onsite vegetable garden. Many people visit from all over the world to meditate and enjoy the beauty of the centre.

We are located in the foothills of the Southern Alps overlooking the Wangapeka River, about an hour and a half drive SW of Nelson, New Zealand.

We have meditation retreats throughout the year, have huts available for solo retreats, and welcome bookings from external groups. There are also opportunities available to work on our land. Come and enjoy this uniquely vibrant and peaceful centre.